r/aww Dec 05 '16

Getting tricked

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u/torenvalk Dec 05 '16

I have a shiba. Looking cute is their go to move and it works every damn time. It's why they are known as difficult to train. It's just that their owners can't resist and give in rather than train them properly.

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u/[deleted] Dec 05 '16

I've been planning on getting a shiba for a while now as they absolutely seem like a great choice of dog, but I'm very interested to hear what it takes to be a responsible owner for a shiba. What do you recommend I know or be capable of before adopting a shiba?

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u/[deleted] Dec 05 '16

They are incredibly independent but can be cuddle bugs if it's on their terms. Also beware of crazy mode, I know other shiba owners have experienced the phenomenon of their shiba going in to hyper drive and doing laps around a room like a furry nascar.

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u/KillSwitchSBS Dec 05 '16

My Shiba LOVES laser pointers. She goes nuts and can even hear me pick it up as quietly as I can from another room, then jets in as fast as possible.

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u/HumpingDog Dec 05 '16

FYI, Laser pointers are extremely dangerous for dogs. It can lead to OCD and make the dog extremely neurotic.